Bills in the 2026–2027 Session, General Assembly.
Ravi S. Bhalla
Sponsored
Out of committee1
Requires New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee to submit reports concerning human rights during 2026 FIFA World Cup.*
In committee7
Restricts use and sale of algorithmic devices for establishing rent price or occupancy of residential property.
Establishes NJHousing pilot program for rental assistance.
Establishes "Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act."
Establishes requirements for preparation and final passage of annual appropriations act; incorporates multi-year revenue and expenditure projections for informational purposes.
Imposes 50 percent tax on gross receipts from operation of private carceral facilities in State; establishes "Immigrant Protection Fund."
Authorizes State, county, and municipal law enforcement officers to access certain crime scenes and evidence.
Prohibits certain employment of certain US Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees in certain State and local positions.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 8
Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from increased costs.**
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **
Bans unauthorized restaurant reservation arrangement by third-party reservation service.
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."*
Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders.
"Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies.*
Passed the General Assembly · 10
Direct BPU to establish certain incentive programs for energy storage and management.**
Exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other systems of managing organic waste from certain DEP permits under certain conditions.
Requires DEP to prioritize funding for certain projects for acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes and certain environmental infrastructure projects that include, or allow for, flood mitigation projects.
Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.
Directs BPU to adopt rules and regulations incentivizing solar energy generation in roadside rights-of-way.*
Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older.
Revises "Homelessness Prevention Program"; requires new charge for filing of eviction action.
Requires DEP to conduct study of short and long term effects of water use by large-scale data centers.
Imposes various taxes and fees on correctional service businesses to offset social costs of incarceration.*
Establishes certain protections against demand by large-load addition customers in State.
Out of committee · 20
Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.
Prohibits certain substances in sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods for human consumption; bans certain substances in school food.*
Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states.*
Requires Division of Family Development to establish and maintain registration system for persons applying for State's child care assistance program.*
Limits perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in menstrual products.*
"Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes cost recovery payments on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation; establishes program in DEP to collect and oversee distribution of funds.**
Requires data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual water and energy usage reports to BPU.
Extends certain pay parity regarding telemedicine and telehealth.*
Prohibits sharing automated license plate reader information for interstate investigation concerning reproductive health care services that are legal in NJ.
Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects.
Regulates deceptive use of artificial intelligence in photo advertising of certain dwellings.
Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement.*
Requires NJ FamilyCare coverage for healthy food prescriptions for certain enrollees.
"Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices.*
Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.
Prohibits expenditure of Green Acres funds for purchase, use, installation, or replacement of artificial turf fields.
"Affordable Power Purchase Agreements Extension Act"; concerns extension of certain public entity contracts related to energy conservation and renewable energy production.
Appropriates $15,546,575 to DEP from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes, and for certain administrative expenses.
Appropriates $77,406,208 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects, and for certain administrative expenses.
Establishes surtax on certain incomes derived from operation of prediction markets.*
In committee · 34
Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.
Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."
Allows ranked-choice voting options for municipal and school board elections under certain circumstances.
Establishes occupational heat stress standard and "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" in DOLWD.
Establishes standards for food date labeling; requires Commissioner of Health to establish public education program and promulgate guidelines related to food safety.
Establishes NJT Office of Customer Advocate and Rider Advocacy Commission.
Increases transparency and accountability for NJT and independence of NJT board members; establishes Office of Customer Advocate; requires greater detail for capital program.
Expands categories of individuals who may bring a claim under wrongful imprisonment statute.
Expands approved sites under Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program.
Requires affirmative written consent for certain entities to disclose individual's medical information regarding reproductive health care services, with limited exceptions, unless disclosure is necessary to provide those services.
Establishes municipal water infrastructure planning and design project grant program in DEP; appropriates $100 million.
Requires certain consumer disclosures relating to rabies testing and establishes optional training for veterinarians.
Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey.
Establishes certain protections for persons providing, receiving, and allowing children to receive gender-affirming health care.
Designates and preserves Caven Point Peninsula in Liberty State Park as natural habitat.
"Lead-Free Drinking Water Bond Act of 2025," authorizes bonds for $400 million, and appropriates $5,000.
"Packaging and Paper Product Stewardship Act."
Establishes certain requirements concerning unconscionable rent increases for residential rental properties.
Authorizes NJT to expand Hudson Bergen Light Rail using certain monies from NJTA's capital program.
Prohibits immigration enforcement on certain public lands; appropriates funds.
Creates "New Jersey Kratom Protection Act."
Establishes "Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered Act"; permits civil action for violations of US Constitution related to immigration enforcement.
Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation.
Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.
Clarifies that amateur sports official is independent contractor for purposes of State employment laws.
Requires combined groups to be determined on world-wide basis under corporation business tax.
Clarifies protections and remedies under New Jersey Civil Rights Act; establishes certain aggravating factors regarding award of punitive damages.
Increases gross income tax rates for taxpayers with taxable income exceeding $2,000,000.
Imposes gross income tax at rate of 100 percent on amounts received by resident taxpayers from Anti-Weaponization Fund.
Expands certificate of need requirement to certain sale or lease agreements involving hospitals.
"Public School Employees' Health Benefits Trust Act."
Makes various changes to SHBP governance and administration.
Prohibits court from ordering victims to submit to examinations under certain circumstances.
Requires schools to serve free breakfast to all students in public schools.